Batman: Haunted Gotham #1
In "Haunted Gotham – Part One: Hell's Hunting Ground," a young Bruce Wayne confronts the chilling aftermath of his parents' murder, uncovering long-buried truths about his father's preparations and the dark legacy he’s been destined to inherit. Written by Doug Moench and brought to life with haunting artwork by Kelley Jones—inked by John Beatty and colored by Daniel Vozzo—this pivotal issue redefines Gotham’s shadows with a deeply personal, atmospheric dread. The cover, also by Kelley Jones and John Beatty, captures the weight of that first, fateful night.
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Bruce Wayne's parents are killed, and he learns why his father has been preparing him to fight all his life, and learns what he's expected to fight.
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